Barbara Shepard
Missoula,MT
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced registered nurse with a solid background as a full-time travel RN over the past five years. Valuable expertise gained in diverse healthcare settings. Seeking to further develop and broaden nursing career. Passionate about exploring new places, acquiring knowledge, and personal growth. Thrives in dynamic environments that challenge to adapt quickly and provide exceptional patient care. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth make an asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
05.2024 - Current
- Emergency Department, Telemetry, acute care
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Neuro Telemetry, acute care, with emphasis on training new grad Nurses
- Trained new grad LPN and RN over period of four months.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
TNAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Medical surgical/telemetry
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Telemetry/ED
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Medical Surgical, telemetry, with float to ICU
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
04.2011 - 09.2022
- Medical Surgical, Telemetry
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Telemetry
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Telemetry Covid- 19 Ward
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Telemetry and Covid Ward
- Administered medications, assessed changes and reported results to doctors.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 05.2021
- PCU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry
- Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Telemetry, ICU, ED
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Deer Lodge Medical Center
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Responsible for monitoring acute conditions
- Responsible for thorough patient assessments
- Educate patient/family members on proper discharge care
- Ensure HIPAA compliance
- Develop and implemented nursing care plans
- Develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnosis
- Safe medication administration
- Care of Telemetry patients
- Care of Medical Surgical patients
- Care of ED patients
- Provide correspondence between patient and provider
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
MISSOULA, MTAssociate of Science - Nursing
SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE
Pablo, MT06.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Family Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway Management
- End of life care
- Advanced Life Support
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Policy Adherence
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR Systems
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
01.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
TNAA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Monida Staffing Services
04.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Deer Lodge Medical Center
12.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
04.2011 - 09.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
Associate of Science - Nursing
SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE
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